Uncle Wiggily's Adventures - Howard R. Garis

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Résumé :
Great classic for teenagers. Easy to read for all ages. This book has been deemed as a classic and has stood the test of time.

Biographie:
Howard Roger Garis was an American novelist best known for a series of tales featuring Uncle Wiggily Longears, a charming elderly rabbit. Lansing Campbell created illustrations for many of his novels. Garis and his wife, Lilian Garis, were arguably the most prolific children's authors of the early twentieth century. Garis was born in Binghamton, NY. He and his wife, Lilian Garis, worked as reporters for the Newark Evening News. He did some side work for WNJR in Newark. The first Uncle Wiggily story appeared on January 10, 1910, in the Newark News. For nearly four decades, the newspaper carried an Uncle Wiggily story by Garis every day except Sunday, and the series finally became nationally syndicated. Garis retired from the publication in 1947, having penned almost 11,000 Uncle Wiggily articles. Milton Bradley first began marketing the Uncle Wiggily Game in 1916. Parker Brothers purchased the board game's license in 1987 and continued to produce it for several years. As of 2018, Winning Moves was manufacturing the Uncle Wiggily Game.

Sommaire:
Howard Roger Garis was an American author, born on April 25, 1873, in Binghamton, New York. He is best known for creating the beloved character Uncle Wiggily Longears, an elderly rabbit who starred in a popular series of children's books. Garis had a talent for writing stories that captivated young readers, often filled with humor, adventure, and moral lessons. Many of his books, including those featuring Uncle Wiggily, were illustrated by Lansing Campbell, contributing to their charming and enduring appeal. Garis also worked as a writer for various publications before focusing on children's literature. He married Lilian Garis, and together they had a son, Roger Garis. Throughout his career, Garis wrote numerous books and stories, enchanting generations of children with his characters and whimsical tales. He passed away on November 6, 1962, in Amherst, Massachusetts, at the age of 89. His legacy lives on through his many works, which continue to delight readers with their warmth and imagination....